Direct Tax
‘Reason to Believe’ vs ‘Information Suggesting Escapement’: Supreme Court to Decide Core Reassessment Standard Under Income Tax Act
In a case that could redefine the contours of reassessment proceedings under the Income-tax Act, 1961, the Supreme Court of India is set to...
Notification
ICAI Releases Compilation of Key GST Rulings
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the second edition of its publication titled “Significant Judicial and Advance Rulings in GST: A Compilation”, offering a comprehensive overview of landmark decisions shaping the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime.The publication, brought out...
Other Laws
NDPS | Failure to Properly Inform Accused of Rights Makes Recovery Suspect: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that failure to properly inform accused of rights makes...
Other Laws
Employer-Provided Group Insurance Can’t Be Deducted from Motor Accident Compensation: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that compensation received by dependants under an...
Direct Tax
‘Reason to Believe’ vs ‘Information Suggesting Escapement’: Supreme Court to Decide Core Reassessment Standard Under Income Tax Act
In a case that could redefine the contours of reassessment proceedings under the Income-tax...
Other Laws
CAT Directs Retrospective Pay Fixation for Central Excise Officers from 1996
The Chennai Bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has directed the government to...
Case Compilation
JURISHOUR | TAX LAW DAILY BULLETIN : MARCH 17, 2026
Here’s the Tax Law Daily Bulletin for March 17, 2026.GSTDGGI MAY RECOMMEND ED PROBE...
Notification
GSTN Update Triggers Portal Glitch: Taxpayers Forced to Confirm ‘Tax Liability Breakup’ Tab Despite No Late Invoices
In a recent system update aimed at improving compliance under Section 50 of the...
Live Updates
JurisHour Exclusive Live Coverage Of Budget for FY 2026–27
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived at Kartavya Bhawan at the Finance Ministry on Saturday, marking a significant moment ahead of the presentation of the...
Money Hacks
How You Can Save Up To 13% GST On Wedding Venues?
Planning a big Indian wedding often begins with locking in the venue and caterer....
Columns
RBI Tightens Bank Lending Norms for Stock Brokers
In a major regulatory move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled a...
GST
Consolidation Of SCNs Covering Multiple FY Under S. 73, 74 of CGST Act Allowed: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has allowed the consolidation of show cause notices (SCNs) covering...
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CCI
CCI Approves Acquisition Of Jaiprakash Associates By Vedanta
The Proposed Combination envisages acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL) by Vedanta Limited (Acquirer)...
CCI
CCI Dismisses Complaint Against Microsoft for Bundling Antivirus Software Microsoft Defender with Windows
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed the complaint Against Microsoft for Bundling...
CCI
Mandatory Condition Of Prima Facie Anti-Competitive Agreements, Abuse Of Dominant Position Absent, CCI Can’t Direct Investigation: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has held that the decision of the Competition Commission of...
CCI
Every IP Dispute Can’t Be Converted Into Competition Dispute: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court stated that every IP dispute can't be converted into a...
CCI
Whether Swiggy Can Share Confidential Data With Restaurant Association? Karnataka High Court Directs CCI To Decide Afresh
The Karnataka High Court directed Competition Commission of India to decide afresh whether swiggy...
GST
Consolidation Of SCNs Covering Multiple FY Under S. 73, 74 of CGST Act Allowed: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has allowed the consolidation of show cause notices (SCNs) covering...
GST
Orissa HC Quashes GST Demand Against Construction Firm, Orders Fresh Hearing
The Orissa High Court has set aside a service tax demand imposed on Jharkhand-based...
GST
DGGI May Recommend ED Probe in Rs. 10,000 Cr Online Gaming Transactions Linked to Fino Payments Bank; Telangana HC Reserves Order on CEO’s Arrest
The Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) may soon recommend a...
Direct Tax
Whether ‘Royalty’ Is A ‘Tax’; Supreme Court Directs The Matter To Be Before Appropriate Bench
The Supreme Court has presided over the controversy of whether ‘Royalty’ Is A ‘Tax’...
Direct Tax
Bandwidth Services Provided Outside India Not Taxable As ‘Royalty’: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court ruled that the bandwidth services provided outside India are not...
Direct Tax
No Income Tax Payable On Tamil Nadu Advocates welfare Fund: ITAT
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Chennai, ruled that no income tax payable on Tamil...
Direct Tax
Imparting Education Through Virtual Mode Or By Adoption Of New Technologies Qualifies Income Tax Exemption: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court ruled that imparting education through virtual mode or by adoption...
Direct Tax
Relief To Axis Bank: Discount On ESOPs Is Allowable As Deduction: ITAT
In a major relief to Axis Bank, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Ahmedabad...
Direct Tax
ALP On Account Of Corporate Guarantee At 0.50% On Guaranteed Amount Is Proper Commission: ITAT
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Hyderabad Bench direct the Assessing Officer/learned TPO to...
News Updates
Indirect Taxes
Can Cess on ‘Pan Masala’ Extend to ‘Gutkha’? Gujarat High Court Stays SEZ Exporter’s Registration Under Health Security and National Security Cess Act, 2025
The Gujarat High Court has granted ad-interim relief to Esskay Niryat Corporation, a 100% export-oriented unit operating from the Kandla Special Economic Zone (SEZ), in a dispute concerning the applicability of the Health Security and National Security Cess Act, 2025.The bench of Justice A.S....
International Taxation
U.S. Court Clarifies “Processing Operation”: Marketability Transformation Test Shows MOOWR ‘Other Operations’ Not Limited to Manufacturers
The Arizona Supreme Court has held that machinery used in an industrial healthcare textile...
International Taxation
Yacht Not Liable to Duty on Return After Foreign Cruising: U.S. Customs Authority
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) clarified that a duty-paid yacht taken abroad...
Live Updates
JurisHour Exclusive Live Coverage Of Budget for FY 2026–27
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived at Kartavya Bhawan at the Finance Ministry on Saturday,...
Live Updates
LIVE | Gyanotsav 2026 Day 2: A Power-Packed Knowledge Marathon After a Blockbuster Opening Day
After a high-octane first day marked by back-to-back banger sessions, thought-provoking discussions and an...
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Other Laws
Compensation Can’t Be Enhanced Without Evidence of Higher Market Value in Land Acquisition Cases: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has reiterated that courts cannot mechanically grant enhanced compensation without cogent...
Other Laws
Fraud, Coercion Claims in Family Partition Disputes Require Trial; SC Quashes Rejection of Suit Under CPC Order VII Rule 11
The Supreme Court has restored a civil suit challenging a family partition deed and...
Indirect Taxes
Customs Can’t Reduce Declared Import Value to Levy ADD: CESTAT Quashes Anti-Dumping Duty Demand
The Mumbai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
Indirect Taxes
Service Tax Not Leviable on Advocate’s Legal Services to Law Firm: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has ruled that service tax cannot be levied on an...
Indirect Taxes
Logistics Firm Liable for Service Tax as ‘Clearing and Forwarding Agent’: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has held that a logistics and services firm providing end-to-end...
GST
No GST On Separately Invoiced Diesel, Petrol Charges in Fleet Operations: AAR
The Chhattisgarh Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) has held that diesel and petrol charges,...
Columns
Faceless Assessment for Export Goods in Customs to Roll Out Soon; NAC-Wise Jurisdiction Finalised
India’s Customs administration is set to extend the Faceless Assessment system to export consignments,...
Columns
Income Tax Dept. Collected Rs. 2,336 Crore as Fees for Delay in Aadhaar–PAN Linking
The Income Tax Department has collected a total of ₹2,336 crore from taxpayers as...
Notification
Finance Bill, 2025 Doesn’t Alter Pension Structure Under 8th Pay Commission
The Central Government has clarified that there is no automatic revision of pension under...
GST
GST Dept. Acted in ‘Utterly Casual and Mechanical Manner,’ By Issuing Templated SCN: Bombay HC Quashes GST Cancellation
The Bombay High Court (Circuit Bench at Kolhapur) set aside a GST registration cancellation...
GST
18% GST Payable On ‘Masala Paan’ Or ‘Meetha Paan’: AAR
The Maharashtra Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) has ruled that 18% Goods and Service...
GST
GST Appellate Order Can’t Travel Beyond SCN: Calcutta HC
The Calcutta High Court has held that an appellate authority cannot confirm a tax...